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Running for President—LiterallyGranted, this is not a forum for politics; nonetheless, here is a question for the (running) nation: is the U.S. ready for yet another long distance runner in the oval office?

Matters of the Heart: Risking it all for the MarathonAs most long distance runners and fans know by now, the sport experienced a great tragedy earlier this month in New York City, when Ryan Shay, one of the USA’s top marathoners, died suddenly in the early miles of the Olympic Trials Marathon.

Tale of Two Ryans: Triumph and Tragedy at the Olympic TrialsDreams die hard at the Olympic Trials Marathon, a race that inevitably leaves a trail of disappointment for those that are not successful in their quests to earn one of the much-coveted places on the Olympic team. Although dreams die at the Olympic Trials, people are not supposed to.

The iPod conflict brews in racingThere’s a growing conflict between the running establishment and the iPod wearers. More and more races are vigorously enforcing their ‘no-iPod’ rules. A half marathon I was at recently wouldn’t start the race until everyone turned in his or her headphones. Also: To iPod or not to iPod?